Canon HV30 stops recording

[philbu]

Hi,

like title says, my canon hv30 will record for maybe 5 minutes or so and then it just shuts down/turns off. Battery has charge and if i remove it and re-insert, the cam will turn back on. when i start recording again, it does so for a few minutes, then shuts off again. same happens with a different battery.

i don't see that it would have any bearing, but i have no more blank tapes, so was trying to lay black over a couple of them for a second pass. doesn't matter what previously recorded tape i try, same problem.

as far as playing those previously recorded tapes back through the cam, no issue

i've had cam a few years now, likely used it somewhat less than most folks would, and it's in great condition, otherwise
anyone have an idea?

thanks

phil

[october262]

does the camera have an AC adapter ?? try running it with an ac power adapter.

[aedipuss]

try not recording black. see if it will record over a previous tape without a problem. HDV doesn't have to be recorded over a "blacked tape" to work fine.

[philbu]

thnx for the responses, sorry it took awhile to get back, live in northern Cal , dealing with the fires.
yes, had tried recording normally (not black), as well, same issue.
will def try with it plugged into AC

[philbu]

so, hmm, interesting, if it's plugged into AC, it continues to record to end of tape.
but battery display shows batts have lots of juice...

[aedipuss]

could be dirty/oxidized contacts on batteries or camera contacts. or just bad batteries, they don't last more than a few years before deteriorating.

[ChapmanDolly]

That's a sure sign that your battery no longer holds it's charge. Time for a new one.